Welcome from Dahar Orthodontics

At Dahar Orthodontics, we want you to feel welcome from the moment you call for an appointment or stop in to visit one of our three offices in Westmoreland County.  

Our goal is and always has been the “pursuit of excellence.” My staff and I will do everything possible to make your treatment a pleasant and rewarding experience.
                                                 Philip J Dahar, DMD

We realize this is a new experience for you and have set aside time so that we can give you our full attention. Your initial exam will last about 30 minutes. We will answer any of your questions and talk with you concerning necessary treatment. There is NO fee for this service.

Typically, a second visit is set aside for diagnostic records, which include orthodontic X-rays and photographs of your teeth and face, all to be used for the most precise diagnosis and individual treatment. A treatment conference will follow. At this time, we will explain to you your diagnosis, treatment plan and fee for services. We have three basic payment plans available.
 

Your Orthodontic Needs

Orthodontic treatment is the dental specialty of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth and jaws with braces.

Dental health is the most important reason to consider orthodontic treatment. Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime, and with proper alignment and care, they can be a source of pride and confidence through all your years.

Teeth can be impacted (trapped in the jaw bone), rotated, crowded, spaced, or even missing altogether. Do any of these conditions affect your smile?

• Crooked or Crowded Teeth
• Upper Protrusion (overbite)
• Lower Protrusion (underbite)

Other common problems, which may accompany any type of malocclusion, include:

• Open Bite (teeth do not meet when the mouth is closed and there is a gap between the top and bottom front teeth).
• Deep Bite (too much overlap between the upper and lower front teeth).
• Cross Bite (also known as “scissor bite,” is when the upper teeth are inside the lower teeth, in the front, in the back, or both).

Braces

Understandably, no one is thrilled by the prospect of a treatment plan including braces; however, times have changed, and so have braces. Especially over the last decade, braces have become smaller, more comfortable and less noticeable than ever before. At Dahar Orthodontics, we offer a variety of the finest teeth straightening appliances available on the market today.

• Invisalign represents a whole new way to straighten teeth without calling attention to them. Invisalign uses a series of nearly undetectable aligners instead of brackets and wires. Even up close, it can be difficult for people to tell you are wearing Invisalign, and best of all Invisalign is comfortable and removable. It is important to note, however, Invisalign can only be used in cases that require minimal tooth movement.
  
• Cosmetic brackets (clear) work with the reliability of metal and the attractive appearance of retainers. Remarkably translucent and impossible to discolor, clear brackets go on just as easily as ordinary metal braces.  
  
• Gold brackets provide the glamour of gold and the dependability of the best orthodontic appliances. Many find these brackets are not only better looking than silver brackets, but are equally as comfortable.

TMJ Syndrome (Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction)

TMJ is a term used to describe dysfunctions of the jaw muscles and joints. Perhaps you are experiencing a slight clicking or popping sensation when opening and closing your mouth. TMJ can also be as serious as persistent pain extending into the face, neck and shoulders. It can involve ringing in the ears, frequent headaches, and even occasional “locking” when the jaw seems to stick open temporarily.

It is important to have TMJ Syndrome diagnosed properly and a course of treatment specific to your individual needs prepared. Treatment may be as simple as a soft diet, physical therapy and or/ taking an anti-inflammatory. However, solving the problem may be more involved and can require anything from corrective bite splints and selective reshaping of certain teeth, to orthodontic treatment to correct the bite and/or possible joint surgery (which rarely occurs). In between are a variety of options that must take your individual circumstances into account.
 

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